From her first onscreen appearance in 1912 to her last in 1987, Lillian Gish was an icon of American film. Though she performed in over 200 films and TV productions, Ms. Gish will perhaps always be best known for her seminal collaborations with movie pioneer D.W. Griffith, forming the first superstar director/actor combo in film history.
Don’t miss this week’s movies:
Way Down East
The callous rich, portrayed by Lennox, think only of their own pleasure. Anna is but a poor country girl whom Lennox tricks into a fake wedding.
(USA, 1920, 110 mins, dir. D.W. Griffith, with Lillian Gish & Richard Barthelmess, silent)
Hearts of The World
A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered.
(USA, 1918, 115 min, dir. D.W. Griffith, with Lillian & Dorothy Gish, Silent)
Broken Blossoms
D.W. Griffith’s tale of London’s Chinatown at the turn of the century. Cheng Huan is a missionary whose goal is to bring the teachings of peace by Buddha to the civilized Anglo-Saxons.
(USA, 1922, B&W, 91 mins, dir. D.W. Griffith, with Lillian Gish & Richard Barthelmess, silent)
Orphans of the Storm
Henriette and Louise, a foundling, are raised together as sisters. When Louise goes blind, Henriette swears to take care of her forever.
(USA, 1922, B&W, 115 min, dir. D.W. Griffith, with Lillian & Dorothy Gish, Silent)
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